2026-2027 Coppa Italia: Cagliari vs. Arezzo, Probable Lineups
Kickoff is at 6:30 p.m. for Cagliari vs. Arezzo, a match in the second round of the 2026-2027 Coppa Italia. The Rossoblù make their debut at the Unipol Domus following a solid preseason, which concluded with a win over Modena and draws against Nice, Sampdoria, and Union Berlin. Pisacane’s team kicks off its season against the Serie C side, which advanced past the first round of the Coppa Italia by defeating Union Brescia. The winner of this match will advance to the round of 32, where they will face either Hellas Verona or Virtus Entella.
Cagliari’s attacking duo will consist of Mendy and Trepy, while Daniel Maldini, making his debut, is expected to play behind them. In midfield: Winks, Romano, and Fazzini. Deiola leads the defense, with Zappa and Aurelio on the wings.
For Arezzo, Cerri (formerly of Cagliari) will start as center forward with Arena and Varela on either side of him. In midfield is another familiar face to the Rossoblù, Ionita, alongside Viviani and Mawuli. The defense will be a back four featuring Renzi, Illanes, Chiosa, and Cagnano.
Cagliari vs. Arezzo: Probable Lineups
Cagliari (4-3-1-2): Caprile; Zappa, Deiola, Rodriguez, Aurelio; Winks, Romano, Fazzini; Maldini; Mendy, Trepy.
Arezzo (4-3-3): Nunziante; Renzi, Illanes, Chiosa, Cagnano; Mawuli, Viviani, Ionita; Arena, Cerri, Varela Djamanca.
Meanwhile, Sebastiano Esposito’s situation is worsening. The forward, at odds with the club after contract renewal talks broke down, has not returned to training camp, and his transfer now appears imminent. The rift erupted dramatically on the eve of the team’s departure for Germany, with the club issuing an official statement reporting his unauthorized departure from the training camp in Ponte di Legno. In recent days, Esposito has submitted a new medical certificate, further extending his absence from training. Como is reportedly showing serious interest in the player, with President Giulini refusing to accept less than 20 million euros and also considering the inclusion of Belgian defender Van Der Brempt as a possible player swap.
